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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,621.78, 29,822.31 and 16,528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,621.78, 29,822.31 and 16,528.82 is: 22,797.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,621.78 : 29,822.31 = 16,528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,621.78/29,822.31 = 16,528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,621.78x = 29,822.31 × 16,528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,621.78x = 492,927,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,927,444.86/21,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,797.73

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